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George Kiprotich Rono

George Kiprotich Rono

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Birth dateJan 4, 1958
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George Kiprotich Rono is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 4, 1958. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:51.61 in the 3000m, 13:19.24 in the 5000m, 28:49.10 in the 10000m, 8:12.0h in the 3000mSt and 5:35.68 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 3 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:12.0h
5000 m
13:19.24
#865 all-time
1988 season best
8:21.10
Jul 30, 1988 · Hechtel (BEL)
1988 season best
Age
68 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:12.0h, 5000 m 13:19.24 (#865 all-time), 1988 season best 8:21.10 (Jul 30, 1988, Hechtel (BEL)) · 68 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
2000Metres
5:35.68-Jul 16, 1988-Gateshead (GBR)
1988
3000m
7:51.61-Jun 27, 1988-Belfast (GBR)
1988
3000mSt
8:21.10-Jul 30, 1988
↑
Hechtel (BEL)
1988
5000m
13:31.05-Jun 30, 1988
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
1988
CrossCount
35:46-Mar 26, 1988-16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1987
3000mSt
8:36.44-Jul 2, 1987
↑
Helsinki (FIN)
1985
3000mSt
8:35.8h-Jul 23, 1985
↑
Kitale (KEN)
1984
3000mSt
8:29.40-Jun 16, 1984
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
1983
3000mSt
8:17.42-Jul 26, 1983
↑
München (GER)
1981
3000mSt
8:25.79-Jul 8, 1981
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
1980
3000mSt
8:12.0h-Aug 5, 1980
↑
Roma (ITA)
1980
5000m
13:19.24-Jul 12, 1980
↓
Stuttgart (GER)
1980
10000m
28:49.10-Aug 22, 1980-Bruxelles (BEL)
1979
3000mSt
8:22.9h-Aug 19, 1979
↑
Nice (FRA)
1979
5000m
13:28.87-Sep 4, 1979
↓
Bruxelles (BEL)
1978
3000mSt
8:26.38-Jul 25, 1978
↑
Algiers (ALG)

1988

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:21.10-Jul 30Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
2000Metres
5:35.68-Jul 16Gateshead
3000mSt
8:24.79-Jul 9Bilbao
3000mSt
8:26.14-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
5000m
13:31.05-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
3000m
7:51.61-Jun 27Belfast
3000mSt
8:21.57-Jun 9Sandnes
3000m
7:51.92-Jun 7Madrid
CrossCount
35:46-Mar 2616th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:36.44-Jul 2Helsinki

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.8HT-Jul 23Kitale

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:41.75-Aug 6The XXIII Olympic Games
3000mSt
8:29.40-Jun 16-
3000mSt
8:29.4HT-Jun 15Nairobi

1983

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:33.97-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:29.25-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:29.25-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:33.97-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:17.42-Jul 26München

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:25.79-Jul 8Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1980

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:49.10-Aug 22Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
3000mSt
8:28.59-Aug 15Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
3000mSt
8:16.83-Aug 8Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
3000mSt
8:12.0HT-Aug 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma
3000mSt
8:20.38-Jul 15Oslo
5000m
13:19.24-Jul 12Stuttgart
3000mSt
8:20.20-Jul 11Stuttgart
3000mSt
8:17.93-Jul 9Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
3000mSt
8:21.0HT-Feb 12Adelaide
3000mSt
8:28.8-Jan 25-

1979

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:28.0HT-Sep 16Rovereto Palio Cittá della Quercia, Rovereto
5000m
13:35.4HT-Sep 6Koblenz
5000m
13:28.87-Sep 4Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
3000mSt
8:25.97-Aug 25Montréal IAAF World Cup, Olympic Stadium, Montréal
3000mSt
8:22.9HT-Aug 19Nice Nikaďa, Nice
3000mSt
8:30.9HT-Aug 4Dakar African Championships, Dakar
3000mSt
8:29.50-Jun 9-

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:26.38-Jul 25Algiers All-Africa Games, Algiers

Honours

8

16th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1988
🥇

Dakar African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1979
🥇

Montréal IAAF World Cup

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1979
🥇

Dakar African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1979
🥉

Algiers All-Africa Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

1978
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is George Kiprotich Rono's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

George Kiprotich Rono's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:12.0h, set on Aug 5, 1980 in Roma (ITA).

Which events does George Kiprotich Rono compete in?

George Kiprotich Rono competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

How did George Kiprotich Rono perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 8:21.10, set on Jul 30, 1988 in Hechtel (BEL).